Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - The city says events like Monday’s fatal train derailment near Field, B.C. are an example of how critical the new North Thompson emergency water intake could be. Three people died on ...

VICTORIA - The BC Coroners Service says a focus on evidence-based efforts is needed to save lives in the overdose crisis. That’s in response to new overdose fatality numbers being release Thursd...

MERRITT, B.C. - The B.C. RCMP Southeast District's Major Crime Unit has been called to assist in the investigation of missing Merritt cowboy Ben Tyner. Tyner, 32, was last seen on Saturday, Jan. 26. H...

KAMLOOPS - One million Canadians access a food bank every month. That’s according to information gathered through the 2018 HungerCount Survey. Every year, Food Banks Canada collects data from fo...

KAMLOOPS - This week has been deemed Arena Safety Week by the City of Kamloops. It’s an opportunity for staff at all of the city’s rinks to refresh their safety training. Thousands of Kaml...

KAMLOOPS - For a decade now, helping kids develop a love of reading has been the goal of the Heap the Honda children’s book drive in Kamloops. The book drive is one of many Literacy in Kamloops ...

KAMLOOPS - After a mild winter that allowed builders to get ahead on some of their projects, the frigid temperatures are slowing some down. “When it gets to these temperatures, you’re limi...

KAMLOOPS - A change in the forecast means Kamloops is in for snow - sooner than later. Environment Canada forecaster Lisa Erven says the precipitation will begin in earnest around noon tomorrow. ̶...

KAMLOOPS - A former elementary school teacher in the Kamloops-Thompson School District has been banned from teaching. According to a consent resolution by the BC Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, B...

KAMLOOPS - A Liberal Party of Canada fundraiser in Kamloops last month brought party supporters from across the province and raised thousands of dollars for the party. A report published online by Ele...